How far is Olmitz, KS from Hoisington, KS?

The driving distance from Olmitz, KS to Hoisington, KS is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.5 mi
00h 17m
Flight
8.56 mi
13.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.56 mi
Kilometers
13.78 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.5 mi
Kilometers
18.5 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoisington
Thu, Apr 16, 3:04 AM CDT
Return by in Olmitz
Thu, Apr 16, 3:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olmitz
2026-04-16T02:47
Arrive Hoisington
Thu, Apr 16, 3:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Olmitz
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Susank
KS

City in Barton County, Kansas, United States of America

From Olmitz
5.7 mi
00h 08m
To Hoisington
5.8 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Olmitz and Hoisington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Olmitz and Hoisington.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    29 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue

    1330 ft · 1 min · Cleveland Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northwest 90 Avenue

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Northwest 90 Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northwest 120 Road

    9 mi · 10 min · Northwest 120 Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West 9th Street

    3135 ft · 1 min · West 9th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1372 ft · 25 sec · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West 5th Street

    57 m · 8 sec · West 5th Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Olmitz and Hoisington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest 120 Road
9 mi · 78%
Northwest 90 Avenue
1.34 mi · 12%
West 9th Street
0.59 mi · 5%
North Main Street
0.26 mi · 2%
Cleveland Avenue
0.25 mi · 2%
West 5th Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Northwest 120 Road

Turn right onto Northwest 120 Road

9 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
8.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Susank
00h 08m from Olmitz
Leave By
7:54 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Olmitz and Sunny near Hoisington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Olmitz to Hoisington?

The road trip is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Susank is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Olmitz and 5.8 miles from Hoisington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.55 one way or $3.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Olmitz and Sunny near Hoisington.

Stop Ideas Near Susank

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Susank and the surrounding midpoint area.
Great Bend City Hall
Scenic stop 13 mi away

Great Bend City Hall

Great Bend , KS
1209 Williams St, Great Bend, KS 67530
Rating 4.2/5 21 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

City of Otis City Hall

Otis , KS
105 Fisher Ave, Otis, KS 67565
City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Susank.

RAIL

Hutchinson

98 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olmitz and Hoisington. Straight-line distance: 8.56 mi (13.78 km).

Olmitz

#1 Olmitz

City in Barton County, Kansas, United States of America

Population105
Coordinates38.5166800, -98.9364800
Altitude614
CountryUnited States
Hoisington

#2 Hoisington

City in Barton County, Kansas, United States of America

Population2,452
Coordinates38.5180700, -98.7781400
Altitude563
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-98.936266, 38.516679)
End: West 5th Street (-98.778141, 38.51796)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.54 L · about $1.55
Round trip
$3.09
0.82 gal · 3.08 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.55 $3.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.74 $3.49
Premium $4.65 $1.91 $3.82
Diesel $5.30 $2.17 $4.35

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Olmitz and Hoisington. The current time is 02:47:07.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.